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Which person? In most trials, there is a judge, a prosecutor or plaintiff's attorney, a plaintiff, a defendant, defendant's attorney, a court reporter and clerk, baliffs, witnesses, jurors, and observers.

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The person being accused is called the "defendant." In civil cases, the person making the accusations is called the "plaintiff." In criminal cases, the prosecution make the accusations on behalf of the government (state). Although they are not a party to the case, the "victim," or the "prosecuting witness," often "makes accusations" as well.

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A person that is on trial would be called a defendant (defending self) and a person that is suing is a plaintiff.

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The defendant or respondant.

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Generally, "The Defendant."

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The defendant

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A Defendent

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